Nicolo Barella, who has made no secret of his desire to play in the Premier League, has been compared to Marco Tardelli - but is the hype justified?
On Sunday evening, Inter and AC Milan will collide on the field in the first Derby della Madonnina of the new season.
Off the field, though, the pair are embroiled in another battle, one which has only intensified and grown during the international break.
After making an impressive start to his Italy career, Nicolo Barella is now undoubtedly one of the most coveted young players in world football, with both Milan clubs, Juventus and Roma all fighting for his signature.